Dalton Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Dalton Township, Michigan
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 Dalton Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Dalton Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
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| • Total | 9,427 |
| • Density | 267.0/sq mi (103.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
49445 (Muskegon)
49457 (Twin Lake) |
| FIPS code | 26-121-19660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626157 |
Dalton Township is a community in Muskegon County, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area known as a civil township. According to the 2020 census, about 9,427 people live in Dalton Township.
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History of Dalton Township
Dalton Township was officially created in the year 1859. This means the community has been around for over 160 years!
Where is Dalton Township?
The township is located in the central part of Muskegon County. It sits north of Muskegon, which is the main city and county seat. It is also southeast of Whitehall.
Roads and Highways
A major road, U.S. Route 31, runs through the township. It's a four-lane freeway, making it easy to travel. You can get on or off this road at Exits 118, 121, and 126. Another state highway, M-120, crosses the eastern side of the township. This road goes through the community of Twin Lake.
Land and Water
Dalton Township covers a total area of about 36.3 square miles (94 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.3 square miles (91 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) is water, making up about 2.71% of the total area.
Communities in Dalton Township
Dalton Township includes a few smaller communities within its borders:
- Lakewood Club is a village located in the northwest corner of the township.
- Twin Lake is a community found on M-120 in the northeast part of the township. It has its own ZIP code, 49457.
- Califf Station used to be a train station on the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad, starting in 1874.
- Dalton is another community located in the southwest part of the township. It uses the ZIP code 49445.
People of Dalton Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 258 | — | |
| 1870 | 401 | 55.4% | |
| 1880 | 471 | 17.5% | |
| 1890 | 638 | 35.5% | |
| 1900 | 815 | 27.7% | |
| 1910 | 822 | 0.9% | |
| 1920 | 652 | −20.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,080 | 65.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,703 | 57.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,113 | 82.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,366 | 40.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,361 | 22.8% | |
| 1980 | 5,897 | 10.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,276 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,047 | 28.2% | |
| 2010 | 9,300 | 15.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,427 | 1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census in 2000, there were 8,047 people living in Dalton Township. These people lived in 2,871 households, and 2,247 of these were families. The population density was about 225.5 people per square mile (87.1 people per square kilometer). There were also 3,064 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Community Life
Many households in Dalton Township are families. About 39.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.6%) were married couples living together.
Age Groups
The population of Dalton Township includes people of all ages. About 29.0% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 30.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 23.5% were between 45 and 64, and 8.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 34 years old.
